DSM does not consider this indicator relevant in order to assess
compensation structures according to fairness. DSM makes an impact on local
communities by the salaries it pays its employees which are in line with
industry norms.

102-39

Percentage increase in annual total compensation ratio

DSM does not consider this indicator relevant in order to assess
compensation structures according to fairness. DSM makes an impact on local
communities by the salaries it pays its employees which are in line with
industry norms.

DSM does not report this on a corporate level. In countries or
businesses where employees have third-party representation via a works
council or collective bargaining, DSM respects these relationships and works
with these third parties in a mutually respectful manner.

The information to report on this disclosure is unavailable. DSM
currently focuses on 'critical suppliers' which includes suppliers from
potentially high-risk countries. In light of this, DSM will investigate the
materiality and relevance of this disclosure.

This data is currently not available. DSM will investigate the
materiality and measurability of this topic. Currently this topic has not
been resolved yet.

301-3

Reclaimed products and their packaging materials

This data is not available and currently not assessed as
material for DSM. In general, the company's businesses do not produce consumer
end products and are not in a position to trace the reclamation of the final
end products.

DSM does not import hazardous waste or use hazardous waste in
its processes. Detailed information on the amount of hazardous waste produced
at all DSM locations can be found on this
website. All hazardous waste produced by DSM is transported to external
sources for disposal.

306-5

Water bodies affected by water discharges and/or runoff

This data is currently not available for all sites. General
analysis shows that there is no indication of significant impact for DSM.

Significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity

The percentage of DSM sites that have been identified as being
located in or adjacent to high biodiversity value areas can be found in Planet
in 2016 - Biodiversity. Monitoring impact on these sites is managed at
site level and is not reported at a corporate level. DSM will investigate the
possibility to collect this information centrally.

304-3

Habitats protected or restored

The percentage of DSM sites that have been identified as being
located in or adjacent to high biodiversity value areas can be found in Planet
in 2016 - Biodiversity. Monitoring impact on these sites is managed at
site level and is not reported at a corporate level. This data is currently
not available for all DSM sites. DSM will investigate the possibility to
collect this information centrally

304-4

IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations

The percentage of DSM sites that have been identified as being
located in or adjacent to high biodiversity value areas can be found in Planet
in 2016 - Biodiversity. Monitoring impact on these sites is managed at
site level and is not reported at a corporate level. This data is currently
not available for all DSM sites. DSM will investigate the possibility to
collect this information centrally

Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage

DSM does not consider this indicator relevant in order to assess
compensation structures according to fairness. DSM makes an impact on local
communities by the salaries it pays its employees which are in line with
industry norms.

DSM does not
report on this indicator by gender or age group. DSM is transitioning to a
new reporting landscape and will investigate the possibilities of reporting
against these dimensions

401-2

Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees

Benefits are managed at a local level. DSM
does not compile this information on a corporate level as it does not
consider this indicator at corporate level applicable for managing this
topic. Benefits provided to employees are fully compliant with all applicable
national laws

401-3

Parental leave

Actual rates are
managed and monitored at local level. DSM does not consider this rate at a
corporate level to be relevant to steer on this material topic.

The content of formal agreements with trade unions varies per
country and is managed locally. The inclusion of Health and Safety topics are
monitored locally and for this reason, is considered not applicable by DSM to
be reported on a corporate level

GRI 404: Training and Education 2016

404-1

Average hours of training per year per employee

Sustainability
Statements. DSM does not report this KPI by gender or employee category.
DSM does not steer organizational training by gender or employee category so considers
these breakdowns not applicable.